The Dudley Bunch: Olympic Obsession

Aug 12, 2008

Olympic Obsession

Yikes...I am a little obsessed right now. I really can't stop myself from watching olympics all day, and half the night. I am so tired, and my house is a mess...this is a cry for help.
Actually I think today is the day I get something done. I can always watch the olympics in fast forward later. I love tivo. My favorite events so far...well watching the U.S. beat France in the swimming relay was pretty phenomenal, but I have pretty much loved all of it, the gymnastic, diving, volleyball (beach, and regular), and of course let me just say for those of you who missed the opening ceremonies...HOLY CRAP! I don't think anyone will be able to compete with that, sorry but China is crazy!

13 comments:

Laura Smith said...: I'm there right with ya on loving the Olympics and yes, the Opening Ceremonies were totally awesome!!! I wish I could watch them all day and night...my kids just aren't into them like I wish they would be. Don't worry about your house...it will be there in two weeks and then you can find it!; August 12, 2008 at 12:18 PM
jenniho ♥ said...: Ditto; August 12, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Anonymous said...: So are you guys USA or Canada fans?

We love the Olympics as well. Cant get enough of them. I stay up late every night, not to study for finals this week and next, but to watch the games.

Go USA!!!!!!; August 14, 2008 at 4:55 PM
cindy W said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; August 15, 2008 at 12:03 PM
The Dudley Bunch said...: Cheering for Canada during the summer olympics is a bit like cheering for Jamaica in the winter...an exercise in futility.
We love watching to see if anyone in Canada can medal though...it is exciting, but USA all the way!; August 18, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Dawna said...: We are Olympic nuts at our house too - I love that it's something that brings the whole world together. It's just cool to think that people all over the world are watching and cheering the same events that I am.; August 18, 2008 at 11:01 PM
cindy W said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; August 19, 2008 at 3:21 PM
jenniho ♥ said...: is Canada in the Olympics?; August 21, 2008 at 7:04 PM
The Dudley Bunch said...: Laughing my butt off right now; August 21, 2008 at 7:53 PM
cindy W said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; August 21, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Anonymous said...: pretty sure my last week of work i was really tired every day because i would stay up til 1 am watching the olympics EVERY night. soo addicting!; August 22, 2008 at 10:28 AM
jenniho ♥ said...: Wait! I saw a Canadian diver last night. She got Silver...I'm swelling with Pride! Oh Canada...; August 22, 2008 at 12:08 PM
The Dudley Bunch said...: Take it easy Baker! I love Canada...even if they suck at summer games.; August 22, 2008 at 1:20 PM

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Tim and I met in 1994, after his mission while I was in University in Lethbridge. After breaking and entering the Prince of Wales hotel that was under construction in the middle of February, we started spending a lot of time together. ( If you need more info about our meeting/breaking and entering...call me). Tim left that summer to go to Kansas City to take some science classes for Chiropractic school. While he was gone, he managed to get another girlfriend. Needless to say, we went our separate ways...and I was a little bitter. I guess he liked me best though, because for the next two years, he called me anytime he was home on semester break. Eventually he wormed his way back into my heart, and the rest is history. We married in October of 1996, and have been blissfully happy ever since. He is truly one of the best men I have ever known, and a great husband and father. That isn't to say he never drives me nuts...I am only human after all.

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